KDL-26M4000KDL-32M4000KDL-37M4000KDL-40M4000

© 2008 Sony Corporation

3-294-082-13(4)

LCD Digital Color TV

Operating Instructions

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CAUTIONTo prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

NOTIFICATIONThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.s Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.s Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Safetys Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.s Use the AC power cord specified by Sony

and suitable for the voltage where you use it.s The plug is designed, for safety purposes,

to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

s If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet, unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further.

s If you will not be using the TV for several days, disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself. Never pull on the cord.

s When disconnecting AC power cord, the power cord should be easily accessible for disconnection.

s For details concerning safety precautions, see “Safety and Regulatory Booklet”.

Installings The TV should be installed near an easily

accessible power outlet.s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not

block the ventilation openings.s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid

place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

s Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F (5°C).

s If the TV is transported directly from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation. In this case, please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV.

s To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. It is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery. It is desirable to install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material.

CAUTIONUse the following Sony TVs only with the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or TV-stand.

Use with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or TV-stand may cause instability and possibly result in injury.

To CustomersSufficient expertise is required for installing the specified TV. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealer or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation.

NoteThis television includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable service provider. Availability of digital cable television programming in your area depends on the type of programming and signal provided by your cable service provider.

For Customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For Customers in the United StatesLamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).

Trademark InformationMacintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

Fergason Patent Properties, LLC:U.S. Patent No. 5, 717, 422U.S. Patent No. 6, 816, 141

Blu-ray is a trademark.

“BRAVIA” and , BRAVIA Theatre Sync and are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation.

“PLAYSTATION” is a registered trademark and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV.

Model Name

Serial No.

Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONYModel: KDL-26M4000/KDL-32M4000/KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 16530 Via EsprilloSan Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Pursuant to FCC regulations, you are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Sony TV Model No.

KDL-26M4000KDL-32M4000KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000

Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No.

SU-WL100 SU-WL500

Sony Floor Stand Model No. - SU-FL71M

Contents

Welcome to the World of BRAVIA®The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience:

Set, Sound, Source, and Setup ................ 4

Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio .................. 4

Getting Started1. Installing the TV ......................................... 5

How to Carry the TV .................................... 5How to Attach the Table-Top Stand ............ 5Securing the TV ........................................... 6

Bundling the Connecting Cables ................. 8Preparation for Wall-Mounting ..................... 8Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket ................ 9

When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area .................................... 11

2. Locating Inputs and Outputs .................. 12Side Panel ................................................. 12

Rear Panel ................................................. 12

3. Connecting the TV ................................... 14Cable System and/or VHF/UHF ................ 14HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box ................. 14PC .............................................................. 16

Other Equipment ....................................... 17

4. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup ............................................. 18

Exploring Fun FeaturesUsing BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with

Control for HDMI...................................... 19

Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators

Inserting Batteries ........................................ 20

When Using the Remote Control................. 20

Remote Control ............................................. 21

TV Controls/Indicators ................................. 25

Using TV MenusNavigating through TV Menus ..................... 27

Menu Descriptions........................................ 27Using the Shortcuts Menu .................... 28Using the Picture Menu ........................ 30

Using the Sound Menu ......................... 31Using the Screen Menu ........................ 32Using the Channel Menu ...................... 33

Using the Parental Lock ....................... 34Using the Setup Menu .......................... 37

Other InformationTroubleshooting............................................ 39

Specifications................................................ 42

Index............................................................... 43

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Quick Setup Guide (separate volume)Provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams.

Customer SupportUnited States http://www.sony.com/tvsupportCanada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line RegistrationUnited States http://productregistration.sony.comCanada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration

Welcome to the World of BRAVIA®

Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from:

• Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna• HD cable subscription• HD satellite subscription• Blu-ray Disc™ player or other external equipment

Contact your cable or satellite provider for information on upgrading to HD programming.

To learn more about HDTV, visit: U.S.A http://www.sony.com/HDTVCanada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd

The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and SetupAlong with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections. This manual explains basic setup connections (see page 14). The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to connect other optional equipment.

Picture Quality and Aspect RatioYou can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals from 1080i HD signals. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will notice a big difference. The 1080i HD signals provide more than twice the vertical resolution of the standard TV signal.

High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the width-to-height ratio of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standard-definition TV.

~• You can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 23 and 32).• This TV supports signals up to 1080i.

16:9 (high-definition) sourceMost HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture.

4:3 (standard-definition) sourceMost standard-definition signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. When a 4:3 image is displayed on an HDTV, you will see black bars on the sides. The picture quality may not be as sharp as with HD sources.

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Be sure to follow these guidelines to protect your properties and avoid causing serious injury.

• Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables.• Carrying the large size TV requires two or more

people.• When you carry the TV, place your hand as

illustrated and hold it securely. Do not put stress on the LCD panel.

• When carrying the TV, do not subject it to shocks or vibration, or excessive force.

• Place your palm directly underneath but do not squeeze the panel’s speaker grill area.

The Table-Top Stand for this product is packaged separately. Install the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand before the connection and setup.

1 Take out the Table-Top Stand from the cushion and the 3 screws from the accessory bag.

~• You will find the Table-Top Stand next to the TV unit.• Keep the screws away from children.

2 Place the Table-Top Stand onto a level and stable surface.

How to Carry the TV How to Attach the Table-Top Stand

Accessory bag

TV UnitScrews

Table-Top Stand

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3 Gently slide the TV unit onto the neck of the Table-Top Stand and align the screws holes.

~• When you carry the TV unit, place your hand as illustrated on page 5 and hold it securely. Do not put stress on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen.• Be careful to not pinch your hands or the AC power cord when you install the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand.

4 Use the supplied screws to attach the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand (refer to the “Attaching the Table-Top Stand” flyer).

~•If you use an electric screwdriver, set the torque for tightening at approximately 1.5 N·m {15Kgf·cm}.

Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over; as unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death.

Prevent the TV from Topplings Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand.

s Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets.

s Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV.

s Never install the TV on:

• Slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces.• Furniture that can easily be used as steps,

such as a chest of drawers.s Install the TV where it cannot be pulled,

pushed, or knocked over.

s Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that they are not accessible to children.

Use a Sony TV Stand

Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided with the Sony TV stand.

If a Sony specified TV stand is not used, consider the following recommended measures.

Recommended Measures to Secure the TV

1 Secure the stand for the TV.Make sure the TV stand can adequately support the weight of the TV. Use two angle braces (not supplied) to secure the stand.For each angle brace use the appropriate hardware to:

• Attach one side of the angle brace to the wall stud.• Attach the other side to the TV stand.

Securing the TV

Stand

Angle brace

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2 Secure the TV to the stand.

Use the optional hardware listed below (not supplied):

• M6 × 10-12 mm anchor bolt (screwed into the TV’s Table-Top stand).

• A screw or similar (attach it to the TV stand).• Rope or chain (strong enough to support the

weight of the TV). Make sure that there is no excess slack in the rope or chain.

An alternative way to secure the TV is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit.

~Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name.• For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit:

www.sony.com/accessories• For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669

3 Anchor the TV to the Wall.

Use the hardware listed below (not supplied):• Two M6 × 12-18 mm anchor bolts (screw into

the top-most wall-mount holes located on the rear of the TV).

• Rope or chain (attach to one M6 anchor bolt).• Wall-anchor (attach to the wall stud) strong

enough to support the weight of the TV (pass the rope through the wall-anchor, then attach to the other M6 anchor bolt).

~• Measure 2 provides minimal protection against the TV

toppling over. For further protection, follow all three measures recommended above.

Anchor bolt

Screw

Screw hole on the Table-Top stand

Rope or chain

Anchor bolts

Wall-mount holes

Wall-anchor

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You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below.

~• Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting

cables.

This TV can be installed on a wall by using a Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately). Before mounting the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be removed from the TV.

~• Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other

than to wall-mount the TV.• For product protection and safety reasons, Sony

strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and the wall-mounting of your TV should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor.

Use your TV with the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET only.

• For bracket installation, refer to the instructions on page 9 and the instruction guide provided by the Wall-Mount Bracket model for your TV. Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV’s weight.

• Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you are ready to reattach the Table-Top Stand. Keep the screws away from children.

• Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set. The supplied screws are designed so that they are 8 mm to 12 mm in length when measured from the attaching surface of the mounting hook. The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the Wall-Mount Bracket model. Use of screws other than those supplied may result in internal damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.

Bundling the Connecting Cables Preparation for Wall-Mounting

Sony TV Model No.

KDL-26M4000KDL-32M4000KDL-37M4000KDL-40M4000

Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. SU-WL100 SU-WL500

Screw (supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket)Mounting Hook

Rear of the TV set

8-12 mm

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Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand:

1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV.2 Remove the 3 screws from behind the TV as

indicated below. Do not remove any other screws from the TV.

3 Gently lay the TV (face down) onto a level and stable surface covered with a thick and soft cloth.

4 Secure the Mounting Hooks to the rear of the TV. For more details refer to Install the Wall-Mount Bracket and also the Instruction Guide provided by the Wall-Mount Bracket model for your TV.

~• If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to

tighten at approximately 1.5 N·m {15Kgf·cm}.

To Customers

Your KDL-26M4000/KDL-32M4000/KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000 can be wall-mounted using a Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately). See table on page 8 showing the Wall-Mount Bracket model appropriate for your TV.

For product protection and safety, Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket designed for your TV and wall-mounting is performed by a Sony dealer or a licensed contractor. Do not attempt to install it yourself. Sony is not liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation.

Please provide your licensed contractor with this installation information as well as instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket.

To Sony Dealers and Licensed Contractors

To avoid injury and property damage, read these instructions carefully. Periodic inspection and maintenance is highly recommended to ensure that TV is securely mounted.

Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket and Mounting Hooks

1 Open the Wall-Mount Bracket package and check for all the required parts including the instruction.

2 See Installation Dimensions Table to determine the best location for wall-mounting. The wall must be strong enough to support at least four times the weight of the TV. Also refer to the instruction provided with your Wall-Mount Bracket.

Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket

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Installation Dimensions Table

~• The installation dimensions may differ according to

how the TV is installed.• The wall must be strong enough to support at least four

times the weight of the TV that you are installing.

3 Install the Base Bracket on the wall. Refer to the instruction provided with your Wall-Mount Bracket.

4 Disconnect all cables and remove the Table-Top Stand. See page 8 for details.

5 Install Mounting Hooks on the TV. See Screw and Hook locations table below.

Screw and Hook Locations Diagram

Unit: inches (mm) TV ModelKDL-

26M4000KDL-

32M4000KDL-

37M4000KDL-

40M4000

TV dimensionsA

26 5/8(675)

31 7/8(809)

36 3/4(931)

39 3/8(997)

B18 3/8(466)

21 3/8(542)

24(609)

25 3/8(644)

Screen center dimensions C

3(75)

4(101)

6 5/8(168)

6(151)

Length for each mounting angle

Angle (0°)

D13 1/4(335)

18 3/8(465)

18 3/8(464)

18 3/8(465)

E6 1/4(157)

6 3/8(159)

6 3/8(170)

6 3/8(170)

Angle (20°)

F 10 5/8(269)

12 1/4(309)

13 1/2(342)

14 1/8(357)

G 17 7/8(453)

20 3/4(527)

23 1/8(587)

24 1/2(620)

H 13 1/2(342)

19 7/8(503)

20(506)

19 5/8(497)

WeightTV

22 lb.(10 kg)

31 lb.(14 kg)

38 lb.(17 kg)

47 lb.(21 kg)

x488 lb.

(40 kg)124 lb.(56 kg)

152 lb.(68 kg)

188 lb.(84 kg)

For Model KDL-26M4000Unit: inches (mm)

Center line of the screen when installed on the wall

TV Model Screw location Hook location

KDL-26M4000 - a

KDL-32M4000 f, j c

KDL-37M4000 f, j b

KDL-40M4000 e, g b

For Models KDL-32M4000/KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000Unit: inches (mm)

Center line of the screen when installed on the wall

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Screw location

When installing the Mounting Hooks on the TV.

Hook location

When installing the TV onto Base Bracket.

* Hook position “a” cannot be used for the models in the table above.

Make sure that your TV has adequate air circulation. Allow enough space around the TV as shown below.

Installed on the wall

Installed with stand

Never install the TV set as follows:

~• Inadequate air circulation can lead to overheating of the

TV and may cause damage to your TV or cause fire.

For Models KDL-32M4000/KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000

For Model KDL-26M4000

Wall

TV

For Model KDL-32M4000/KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000

Wall

TV

When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area

inches11 7/8

4 inches(10 cm)

4 inches(10 cm)

4 inches (10 cm)

(30 cm)

Leave at least this much space around the set.

(30 cm)

11 7/8 inches

(6 cm)

inches4 inches(10 cm)

4 inches(10 cm)

2 3/8

Leave at least this much space around the set.

Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked.

Wall Wall

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2. Locating Inputs and Outputs

Side Panel

Item Description

1 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO/L (MONO) - AUDIO - R

Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment such as a DVD or video game equipment.

• If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s L (MONO) audio input jack.

2 Headphone jack

Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adapter (not supplied).

• While headphones are connected, the TV speakers are muted.

Rear Panel

VIDEO IN2

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

L

R

2

1

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

AUDIO AUDIO

AUDIO

(MONO) L

R

S VIDEO

SE RV IC E ON LY

PC IN COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i)

Y

P B

P R

L

R

LR

L R

A UDI O

A UDIO OUT (FIX )

RGB

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)

IN

2 1

1 1

2 CABLE/

ANTENNA

3

4

9

7

8

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Item Description

1 HDMI IN 1/2R-AUDIO-L

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as DVD player, a set-top box, A/V receiver and Blu-ray Disc player as well as PC. HDMI supports enhanced or high-definition video plus digital audio.

• If the equipment has a DVI and not a HDMI connector, use a DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter to connect the DVI output to either HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 input, and connect the audio jacks to the AUDIO (L/R) jacks below the HDMI IN 2. (DVI connector is for video signals only, the Audio jacks provide support for the audio.)

• The HDMI input has been fitted to suit A/V equipment such as DVD players for 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i signals. PC generated signals may not be rendered as expected due to scaling factors. For better PC view, use the PC IN (RGB IN) input. Note that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,366 dots × 768 lines.

2 SERVICE ONLY This USB port is for service only.3 VIDEO IN 1

S VIDEOConnects to the S VIDEO output jack of your DVD or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video (4). S VIDEO does not provide sound, you need to connect the audio cables.

4 VIDEO IN 1/VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as a DVD player or other video equipment. A second composite video and audio (VIDEO IN 2) input is located on the left side panel of the TV.

5 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/L-AUDIO-R

Connects to your DVD player’s or digital set-top box’s component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (3) or the composite video (4) connections.

6 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO)

Connects to a personal computer’s video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB, not supplied).See “PC Input Signal Reference Chart” on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed.

• For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter (not supplied). If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable.

7 AUDIO OUT (FIX) R/L

Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.

8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)

Connects to the coaxial audio input of a digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby Digitalcompatible.

9 CABLE/ANTENNA

RF input that connects to your cable or VHF/UHF antenna.

• Component video (YPBPR) or HDMI connection are necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in its native resolution of 1,366 dots × 768 lines.

DVI-to-HDMI cable DVI-to-HDMI adapter Audio cable

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3. Connecting the TV

Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)

• It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation.

Cable and VHF/UHF (or VHF only)

If you want to watch both cable and antenna (over-the-air) programming, you will need to use an optional A-B RF Switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as shown.

You can also enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to high-definition cable service or high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, connect these components to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your TV.

Cable System and/or VHF/UHF

• Be sure to set Cable setting to On or Off in Channel menu for the type of input signal you choose (see page 33 for more details).

HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) Rear of TV

CABLE/ANTENNA input

B

A

A-B RFSwitch

Rear of TV

CABLE/ANTENNA input

Cable

Antenna

IN

1

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

AUDIOAUDIO

AUDIO

(MONO) L

R

S VIDEO

SE RV IC E ON LY

PC IN COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i)

Y

PB

PR

L

R L R

A UDIO OUT (FIX )

RGB

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)

2

1 1

2

L R A UDI O

HD cable box/HD satellite box

Rear of TV

HDMI cable

Shown with HDMI Connection

CATV/Satellite antenna cable

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Shown with DVI Connection

~• If the equipment has a DVI and not a HDMI connector, use a DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter to connect the DVI output

to either HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 input, and connect the audio jacks to the AUDIO (L/R) jacks below the HDMI IN 2 (DVI connector is for video signals only, the Audio jacks provide support for the audio).

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

AUDIOAUDIO

AUDIO

(MONO)L

R

S VIDEO

SERVICEONLY

PC INCOMPONENT IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

Y

PB

PR

L

R LR

AUDIO OUT (FIX)

RGB

DIGITALAUDIOOUT(COAXIAL)

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2

LR AUDIO

IN

2Rear of TV

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

Audio cable

DVI-to-HDMI cable

HD cable box/HD satellite box

CATV/Satellite antenna cable

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO

(MONO)L

R

S VIDEO

SERVICEONLY

PC IN

LR

LR

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT (FIX)

RGB

DIGITALAUDIOOUT(COAXIAL)

IN

21

1

AUDIO

COMPONENT IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

Y

PB

PR

L

R

1 2

Rear of TV

CATV/Satellite antenna cable

PB (blue)

AUDIO-L (white)AUDIO-R (red)

HD cable box/HD satellite box

Y (green)

PR (red)

Audio cable

Shown with Component Connection

Component video cable

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Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting an HD15-HD15 cable as shown below. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.)

~• Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using the HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable

(page 13).

PC Input Signal Reference Chart

After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below.

~• This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.• This TV’s PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals.• For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical

frequency from a personal computer. In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be necessary.)

PC

ResolutionHorizontal

frequency (kHz)Vertical

frequency (Hz)StandardSignals Horizontal

(Pixel) × Vertical

(Line)VGA 640 × 480 31.5 60 VGA

640 × 480 37.5 75 VESASVGA 800 × 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines

800 × 600 46.9 75 VESAXGA 1,024 × 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines

1,024 × 768 56.5 70 VESA1,024 × 768 60.0 75 VESA

WXGA 1,280 × 768 47.8 60 VESA1,360 × 768 47.7 60 VESA

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

AUDIOAUDIO

AUDIO

(MONO)L

R

S VIDEO

SERVICEONLY

COMPONENT IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

Y

PB

PR

L

R

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4. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial SetupAfter you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Initial Setup, which automatically sets up available channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Channel menu (see page 33).

1 Press to turn on the TV.The Initial Setup screen appears.

2 Press V/v to highlight the desired language, then press .

3 Please connect cable or antenna, then select Yes to run Auto Program.

~• If you want to run Auto Program later, select No.• If you have cable and antenna available, please

connect cable first.• IMPORTANT: You must perform Auto Program

after cable or antenna is connected. If you cancel Auto Program before completion some channels may not be available.

4 Follow the help text provided on the screen to run Auto Program. Auto Program will scan for available channels from signal source directly connected to the TV’s CABLE/ANTENNA input.

5 When Auto Program is complete, select OK to finish the Auto Program process.

To run Auto Program at a later time

❑ Use the Auto Program feature at Channel menu as described on page 33.

To display the picture in your preferred aspect ratio

❑ Select the proper Wide Mode as described on pages 23 and 32.

~• You may want to set up convenient features such as

Favorites (see pages 28, 33), Show/Hide Channels (see page 33), Label Channels (see page 33) when Auto Program is completed.

POWER

Please select your language:

Press to choose a language.

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Exploring Fun Features

Using BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with Control for HDMIThis TV is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync™. The Control for HDMI function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to allow communication between Sony TV’s and Sony equipment. Only Sony equipment with Control for HDMI capability is supported.

To connect Sony equipment with Control for HDMI

Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for connection. See pages 14 to 17 or see the HDMI connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation.

Setting the Control for HDMI

In order for the function of Control for HDMI to operate, the TV and other Sony equipment with Control for HDMI function must be setup (see page 38). For other equipment, refer to the operating instruction for that equipment.

Control for HDMI available with your TV

The following operations are available after you connect the Sony equipment with Control for HDMI function to your TV:• Automatically turn off the connected equipment when

you turn off the TV.• The TV will automatically turn on and tunes to the

respective HDMI input when the connected equipment is turned on by One-Touch-Play.

• Equipment listed under External Inputs will turn on automatically when selected.

When you connect a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync function to your TV, the following additional operation is possible:• By pressing on the remote control, it turns on

and searches for an external audio system that supports BRAVIA Theatre Sync. When the Theatre Sync audio system is on, the internal speakers of the TV will turn off and the Picture Mode will change automatically to Cinema.

~• When using BRAVIA Theatre Sync or other BRAVIA

Sync features, the included remote control will change some of the buttons functions to accommodate control over the device. If the device does not support this feature, some buttons will remain without function.

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Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators

Inserting Batteries

When Using the Remote Control

Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control.

Push to open

Follow the guidelines below

• Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV.

• Make sure that no objects are blocking the path between the remote control and IR sensor on your TV.

• Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps.

• If you are having troubles with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they are correctly inserted.

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1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to the channel and/or program when available. The OSD (On Screen Display) will time out in a few seconds or press again to immediately turn off the display.

2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off. To cancel Sleep Timer, press

repeatedly until Off appears.

3 THEATER Press to turn on and off the Theater Mode. The picture settings will be set for a cinema-like experience and the audio will be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be connected by an HDMI connection to your TV (see page 14 for details).

4 SOUND Press repeatedly to step through the Sound Mode settings: Dynamic, Standard, Game, Clear Voice, Custom. These Sound Mode settings can be also accessed in the Sound menu (see page 31).

5 PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema. The picture modes can also be accessed in the Picture menu. For details, see page 30.

• The 5 and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV.

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Button Description

6 GUIDE Press to display the Guide when you are watching channels (if it is available from the station).

Using the Guide

The Guide allows you to select the channels from a channel list; also provides information about the current program being shown on each channel.

• Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters. As a result, it may sometimes include only the channel number, without a program title or description.

7 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings.

8 MENU Press to display the menu with TV functions and settings. See “Using TV Menus” on page 27.

9 CC Press to turn on and off the Closed Captions (CC). To change or customize the CC display, see page 37.

0 0-9/ENT Press - to select a channel; the channel changes after few seconds. Press to change channels immediately.

qa Use with - and to select digital channels. For example, to enter 2.1, press , , and .

qs VOL +/– Press to adjust the volume.

qd MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound.

qf POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.

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qg WIDE Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen menu (see page 32).

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qh INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs.

• See page 37 (Label Inputs) on setting up the External Inputs labels.

qj V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. Press to select/confirm an item.

qk TOOLS This button supports different functions depending on the condition. When PC input is active, press to view a channel at the same time as a PIP (picture in picture) screen (see page 29 for details). When antenna input is active and the broadcast includes Regional Digital Ratings, press to view the list of special ratings. When an HDMI controlled equipment is active, press to access the equipment menu, if the equipment supports the function.

ql JUMP Press to alternate between two channels. The TV will alternate between the current channel and the last channel tuned with the buttons - and on the remote control.

w; FAVORITES This feature lets you create and choose a list of up to eight favorite channels or inputs.Press V/v to select the option Add to Favorites, and press

to add the current channel or input to your Favorites list.

• Your Favorites list will be cleared each time you run Auto Program (see pages 18 and 33).

wa CH +/– Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either +/–.

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1 MENU Press to display the menu with TV functions and settings (see “Using TV Menus” on page 27).

2INPUT

Press to display the External Inputs list, toggle through the list and select your desired input.In the menu screen, this button serves as confirming the selection or setting.

3– VOLUME +

Press to adjust the volume. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons.

4– CHANNEL +

Press to scan through channels. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons.

5 POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.

6 TIMER/PIC OFF LED

Lights up in amber when the Timer or Sleep functions are set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 38. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on the back cover). Lights up in green when the Backlight feature is activated (see page 31).

7 STANDBY LED Light up in red when your TV is in PC standby mode.

8 POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.

9 (IR) Infrared Receiver

Receives IR signals from the remote control.

Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 30 for details). Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.

• Make sure that the TV is turned off before unplugging the power cord. Unplugging the power cord while the TV is turned on may cause the POWER LED to remain lit for up to 20 seconds or may cause the TV to malfunction.

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Navigating through TV Menus

Menu DescriptionsThe Shortcuts menu lets you select the External Inputs and Favorites list. It also allows quick access to Wide Mode, Clock/Timers, Parental Lock, Closed Captions (CC), Cable and PC-PIP functions.

The Channel menu is used to provide maintenance to the channel options. Select from: Favorites, Cable, Add Digital Channels, Auto Program, Show/Hide Channels, Label Channels or Diagnostics.

The Picture menu is used to fine tune the image quality and allows you to customize several parameters for optimal viewing. Select from: Picture Mode, Backlight, Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue, Color Temp (Color Temperature), Sharpness, Advanced Settings or Reset.

The Parental Lock feature allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels; use - on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The first time you create a password, confirm the password by entering it again.

The Sound menu allows you to fine tune and change audio. Select from: Sound Mode, Steady Sound, Treble, Bass, Balance, Speakers, Backlight, Alt. Audio/MTS or Reset.

The Setup menu provides you additional features like: Closed Captions (CC), Info Banner, Label Inputs, Skip Inputs, Clock/Timers, Language, Auto Sort Control, Control for HDMI, Update Control for HDMI List or Product Support.

The Screen menu allows you to change the proportions of the screen. Select from: Wide Mode, Auto Wide, 4:3 Default, Vertical Center, Vertical Size or Phase.

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1 Press on the remote control to display the menu options.2 To highlight a menu option press B, then press V/v to go through the menus.3 To select an option press or b.4 Press V/v to select or adjust your desired option, then press .5 To exit press .~• The arrow and select buttons (2, 3, 4) can be used to control other devices in

BRAVIA Theatre Sync mode.

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Using the Shortcuts Menu

External Inputs This feature lets you select the external inputs connected to your TV.1 Press V/v to choose an external input from the list of eight inputs.2 To select press .

• To exit from external inputs list, press .• To change external inputs again, repeat steps 1-2. • To go back to channels, press CH +/– to go through the channels or repeat steps 1-2 and

select TV; or press to select a channel from your Favorites list.• You can also access the External Inputs list directly by pressing without having to

navigate through the Menu.

Favorites This feature lets you create and choose a list of up to eight favorite channels or inputs.Press V/v to select the option Add to Favorites and press to add the current channel or input to your Favorites list.

• You can also press to see your Favorites channel list.

Wide Mode This option is a direct shortcut to the Screen menu to adjust the picture size in the Wide Mode option (see page 32).

Clock/Timers This option is a shortcut to adjust Clock/Timers on Setup menu (see page 38).Parental Lock This option is a shortcut to the Parental Lock menu which allows you to enter a password

to block channels (see page 34).

Closed Captions (CC) This option is a shortcut to Closed Captions (CC) screen on Setup menu (see page 37).Cable This option is a shortcut to adjust Cable settings on Channel menu (see page 33).

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PC-PIP The PIP (Picture In Picture) feature allows you to view two pictures simultaneously on the TV by displaying the PC input signal in the Main Window and a TV channel in the Sub Window.

• You need a PC input signal to use PC-PIP function.• PIP window is only supported for the PC resolutions described on the PC Input Signal

Reference Chart (page 16).• To turn on or off the Sub Window on the screen press from the remote control while

using the PC input.• You can also select PC input from the External Inputs list. Press , select

External Inputs, then select PC input from the list.

To change channels in the Sub WindowPress CH +/– to change the channels or enter the channel number using the - numeric buttons.

To Exit from PC-PIP (PC input)1 Press and select External Inputs on the Shortcuts menu. 2 From External Inputs list, select TV input to return to TV Channels.

• To exit from PC-PIP, you can also select a channel from your Favorites channels list on

the Shortcuts menu.• When the PC input signal is selected with the Sub Window active, you can only see TV

channels; other external inputs are not available for this view (like VCR/DVD).• Closed Captions (CC) is not available in the Sub Window.• Parental Lock feature will work in the Sub Window, a padlock will appear on the

blocked channels.

•When Auto Sort Control is set to On the last item selected within this menu will be listed at the top of the

Shortcuts menu list (see page 38).

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Using the Picture Menu

Picture Mode Customized picture viewing

Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.Standard For standard picture settings. Recommended for home entertainment.Cinema For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theater-

like environment.

• Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing on the remote

control to directly toggle the modes.

Backlight Press B/b to brighten or darken the backlight, then press to set.Picture Press B/b to increase or decrease picture contrast, then press to set.Brightness Press B/b to brighten or darken the picture, then press to set.Color Press B/b to increase or decrease color intensity, then press to set.Hue Press B/b to increase or decrease the green or red tones, then press to set.Color Temp (Color Temperature)

Cool Gives the white colors a bluish tint.Neutral Gives the white colors a neutral tint.Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint.

Sharpness Press B/b to sharpen or soften the picture, then press to set.Advanced Settings Noise

ReductionReduces the noise level of connected equipment, and the CABLE/ANTENNA input.

Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.Gamma Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture.Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors.Live Color Makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones.Light Sensor Select On to enable the automatic picture (screen) brightness control.

The light sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions.

• Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as its function may be

affected.• In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when Light

Sensor is set to On.Reset Resets the current Picture Mode setting to factory default values.

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Sound Mode Dynamic Enhances the sound of action movies, sports events and musical videos.

Standard Standard sound optimized for home use.Game Enhances the video games sound.Clear Voice Enhances the voice sound; recommended for television news and

documentary programs.

Custom Allows you to customize Treble and Bass sound settings.Steady Sound On Stabilizes the volume across all programs and commercials.

Off Turns off Steady Sound.Treble Press B/b to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds, then press to set.Bass Press B/b to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds, then press to set.Balance Press B/b to emphasize left or right speaker balance, then press to set.Speakers Select to turn on or off the internal speakers. Backlight On The Backlight is turned on.

Off Turns off the Backlight to reduce the power consumption while the audio is left on.

Alt. Audio/MTSAlternate Audio/MTS

This Audio feature for current program lets you select from 8 options of alternate audio (if it is available). You can select from English, Español (Spanish), Français (French) or Audio 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 audio available options.

• Alternate Audio is disabled for analog signals and for digital signals that do not have

altenate audio streams.

Mono Select for mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts.

Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo.

Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode.

• MTS is available only for analog programs.

Reset Resets the current Sound settings to factory default values.

• To customize Treble and Bass sound settings, you must select Custom on Sound Mode.

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Using the Screen Menu

Wide Mode These options allow you to change the proportion of the screen.Wide Zoom Fills the screen with minimum distortion.Normal Select to display 4:3 pictures in original size when the original source

is 4:3.

• Normal is not available when you are watching 1080i or 720p in high-definition source.

Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4:3 (standard-definition source). When the original source is 16:9 (high-definition source), select this mode to display 16:9 picture in original size.

Zoom Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio.

• If you press on the remote control, you can also select these modes directly.

Auto Wide On Select to have the screen automatically change to the screen mode based upon program’s content. Typically this requires special setup on DVD equipment’s menu. If frequent screen changes are disturbing to you, select Off.

Off Select to turn off the Auto Wide option. Choose a screen mode from the Wide Mode option.

4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources.Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the

original image as much as possible, with minimal distortion.

Normal Select to display the 4:3 picture in its original size.Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the

original source is 4:3 (standard-definition source).

Zoom Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio.Off To turn Off automatic size for 4:3.

• If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting applies only to the

current channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.

Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down. Vertical Size Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture.Phase Adjusts to fine tune overall sharpness.

• Phase is disabled when the TV is receiving a different video input than PC.

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Favorites Lets you set up a list of up to eight of your favorite channels or inputs.Press V/v to select the option Add to Favorites and press to add the current channel or input to your Favorites list.To select a favorite channel or input from the list, press V/v to go through the list and to select.

• To exit press .• To quickly access the Favorites channel list, press when there is no menu on the

screen.Cable On Select if you are receiving cable channels via cable TV provider.

Off Select if you are using an antenna.Add Digital Channels Select to add digital channels without replacing the original channel list. Be sure to set

Cable setting to On or Off in Channel menu for the correct type of input signal you choose.

Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels (Digital and Analog).

• Before starting Auto Program, be sure to turn to On or Off on Cable option in the

Channel menu. When it is On, the TV will search cable channels; when it is Off, the TV will search over-the-air signals with an antenna connection.

• If you are using an A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between cable or antenna connection, be sure to select the correct Cable option to On or Off in the Channel Menu.

1 Select Auto Program.2 Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is done, select OK. ~• IMPORTANT: You must perform Auto Program after cable or antenna is

connected. If you cancel Auto Program before completion some channels may not be available.

Show/Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH +/– button.1 Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to show or

hide.2 Press to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden.To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2.

Label Channels Allows you to assign labels to channel numbers.1 Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press to select the channel

number that you want to assign a label.2 Press B/b/V/v to move through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9) and press to select

it. To move to the next character press B/b/V/v. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the label. Then select on screen to set it. To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2.

• To delete a character select on screen.• To have a space between characters select on screen.• To exit press .

Diagnostics Allows to confirm the current signal performance.

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The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and block channels (regardless of the programs). Password is necessary in setting up blocking. Use - on the remote control to enter a four digit password. The first time you create a password, confirm the password by entering it again.

To View Blocked ProgramsPress when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off and on the TV.

Using the Parental Lock

Rating Off Turn Parental Lock Off. No programs are blocked from viewing based on their rating.

Child Maximum ratings permitted are:U.S: TV-Y, TV-G, GCanada: C, TV-Y

Youth Maximum ratings permitted are:U.S: TV-PG, PGCanada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG

Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are:U.S: TV-14, PG-13Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14

Custom Select to set ratings manually:U.S: See page 36 for details.Canada: See page 36 for details.

• If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select

Child, Youth or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To set more specific ratings, select Custom.

Digital Rating(Available only in U.S.A. where advanced ratings exist)

Off Turn Digital Rating off. No programs containing digital ratings are blocked from viewing.

Custom Select to customize the Parental Lock with downloadable digital ratings.Clear All Select to clear the downloaded ratings.

Unrated(Available only when Country is set to U.S.A.)

Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.

• If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may be

blocked: programs broadcast from another country, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.

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Channel Block Allows you to block channels regardless of program ratings. The password needs to be set up prior to blocking channels. The blocked channel can only be viewed by entering the correct password.

To block a channelPress V/v to go through the channels and press to Block or Allow channels.To view a blocked channelPress when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactive the Parental Lock settings, turn off and on the TV.

External Input Block Allows you to block individual video inputs.Press V/v to scroll through the video inputs and press to Block or Allow.

Change Password Select to change your password.Use - buttons to select a four digit password; to confirm password enter it again.

• You need your password for any future access into the Parental lock settings. If you lose

your password, see “Lost Password” on page 41.

Select Country U.S.A. Select to use U.S.A. ratings.Canada Select to use Canadian ratings.

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US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating OptionsTo select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Select Country setting (see page 35).

Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating OptionsTo select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Select Country setting (see page 35).

Movie Rating G All children and general audience.PG Parental guidance suggested.PG-13 Parental guidance for children under 13.R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17.NC-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed.

TV RatingBlock programs by their rating, content or both

Age-Based RatingsTV-Y All children.TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older.TV-G General audience.TV-PG Parental guidance suggested.TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned.TV-MA Mature audience only.Content-Based RatingsFV Fantasy violence.D Suggestive dialogue.L Strong language.S Sexual situations.V Violence.

• To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.

English Rating C All children.C8+ Children 8 years and older.G General programming.PG Parental guidance.14+ Viewers 14 and older.18+ Adult programming.

French Rating G General programming.8 ans+ Not recommended for young children.13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13.16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16.18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults.

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Closed Captions (CC)

Allows you to select from several closed captions modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning).Select: Off (to turn off Closed Captions), On (to turn on Closed Captions), or Program (to program Closed Captions).Programming Closed CaptionsIf you select the Program option under Closed Captions, you can change the following settings:

Basic Allows you to select basic closed caption options (EIA-608).CC1, CC2,CC3, CC4

Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program (should be set to CC1 for most programs).

Text1, Text2, Text3, Text4

Displays network/station information presented using either half of the whole screen (if available).

Digital CC Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic (digital EIA-608) or Advanced (digital EIA-708).

Advanced Allows you to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select from the available options.

Advanced Settings

Customize the Closed Captions (CC) displays with Character Style, Character Color, Character Size, Character Opacity, Character Align, Edge Color, Edge Type, Background Color, Background Opacity or Window Color.

~• Closed Captions (CC) can be turned on and off by pressing the button on the

remote control.

Info Banner Sets On or Off. When On: displays the program name and the remaining time (if the broadcaster offers this service). Displays for a few seconds when the channel is changed. If you don’t want to display the Info Banner, select Off.

Label Inputs Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc.For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 1 input, you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 1 input. Then when you press to change inputs, the label you assigned to that input appears on screen.

1 Press V/v to highlight the input (from 1 to 6) to which you want to assign a label, then press to select it.

2 Press V/v to highlight one of the displayed labels, then press to select it.You can select from the following labels for each input:DVD, VCR, Blu-ray, Cable Box, Satellite, DVR, Game, Camcorder or Custom (to customize, follow the same steps of Label Channels on page 33).

Skip Inputs Useful to disable inputs to which no equipment is connected.

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Clock/Timers Sleep Set the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically.

Timer You can use the Timer to tune to a specific channel at a scheduled time.Select Off to turn off the Timer (previous settings are saved). On to turn on the Timer (previous settings are saved) or Program, to set the timer by Time, Duration, Days, Source, Channel and Volume.

If you select Program, press V/v (change the values) or B/b (move through the options) to set the hour, minutes, AM/PM, duration, days, source, channel and volume.You can also set a channel by pressing - (numeric values) and

(if the channel is digital) on the remote control.To replace a channel press b on the remote control, then press B to go back to the channel selection and enter a new channel number.

• Timer feature will be not available until you set the Current

Time.Current Time Select to set the current time (day, hour, minutes and AM/PM).

1 Press to select Current Time.2 Press V/v/B/b to set day, hour, minutes and AM/PM.3 Press to exit.

Language Select to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español (Spanish), Français (French).

Auto Sort Control Select On if you want to sort the Shortcuts menu and Inputs list, based on the most frequent selections; select Off if you don't want to sort.

Control for HDMI Allows your TV to communicate with other equipment that supports Control for HDMI function.

Update Control for HDMI List

Update equipments list connected to the HDMI input.

Product Support Sony Contact information is available from this screen for your convenience. This option also provides specific information such as Model Name, Serial Number and Software Version. Select OK to reset the TV to factory default values, or Cancel if you do not want to reset the TV to factory default values.WARNING: The reset will clear all of your customized settings. Parental Lock password may be required if it has been created.

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Condition Explanation/SolutionNo picture

No picture. ❑ Confirm your external inputs list and make sure you select TV (cable/antenna channels). See page 28 for more details.

❑ Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory (page 33).

❑ If there is no signal, the screen saver will appear.Cannot receive any channels. ❑ Make sure the power cord is connected securely.

❑ Turn on the power of the TV.❑ Check antenna/cable connections.❑ Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the

TV’s memory (page 33).• IMPORTANT: You must perform Auto Program after cable or

antenna is connected. If you cancel Auto Program some channels may not be available.

TV is locked to one channel. ❑ Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory (page 33).

Cannot receive or select channels. ❑ To receive or select cable channels, make sure that Cable in Channel settings is set to On. To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna, make sure Cable is set to Off. Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory (page 33).

The TV turns off automatically. ❑ Check if Sleep is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer (page 38).

❑ If there is no signal, the TV will turn off automatically.No picture from some video sources.

❑ Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.❑ Press on the remote control (page 24).❑ Press on the remote control. Select your desired input from the

External Inputs list.Poor picture

Double images or ghosts. ❑ Check antenna/cable connections.❑ Check the antenna location and direction.

Only snow and noise appear on the screen.

❑ Check if the antenna is broken or bent.❑ Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in

normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.)Dotted lines or stripes. ❑ Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers.

❑ If using 300 ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try using 75 ohm coaxial cable instead.

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No color/Dark picture/Color is not correct/The picture is too bright.

❑ Press to select the desired picture mode (page 21).❑ Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture menu (page 30).

Noisy picture. ❑ Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied).

❑ Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.❑ To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.

No sound/Noisy soundGood picture, no sound. ❑ Check the volume control.

❑ Press or VOL + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen (page 22).❑ Disconnect your headphones.❑ Set Speakers to On in the Sound menu (page 31). If it is set to Off,

sound is not output from the TV’s speakers regardless of the TV’s volume control.

Audio noise. ❑ Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied).

❑ Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.❑ To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.

PC InputNo Picture/No Signal. ❑ Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV in the PC IN (not supplied

HD15 cable).❑ Ensure the output signal from the PC is one of the formats listed on page

16.❑ Turn the PC off. Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC. Plug and

play will auto-detect the TV.Poor picture. ❑ Adjust the resolution (see page 16).

❑ Adjust Phase (see page 32).General

Wide Mode changes automatically.

❑ The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in the Screen menu is set to other than Off. If you want to lock in Wide Mode selected with on the remote control, set 4:3 Default to Off in the Screen menu (page 32).

❑ Turn off the Auto Wide option in the Screen menu (see page 32).Suddenly the picture gets smaller.

❑ The picture gets smaller during the commercials, this is due to the method the provider broadcasts their contents. When HD content channels switch to SD definition content (commercials), the picture may be small with a black border.

“Black box” on screen. ❑ You have selected a text option and no text is available (see page 37). To turn off this feature, set the Closed Captions option to Off. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4.

Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

❑ Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9 (this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. For more details, check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact your program provider).

❑ Programs in 4:3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the screen. To select full size see page 32.

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Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes.

❑ The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your TV’s screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or dots, pixelations) to appear on your screen. This is due to your TV’s large screen and ability to show very fine detail, and is normal for certain digitally recorded programs.

Remote control does not operate.

❑ Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries.❑ Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the TV.❑ Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try

turning off the fluorescent lamps.❑ Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.

Some digital cable channels are not being displayed.

❑ Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels. Check with your cable company for more information.

❑ The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see page 33).

Lost password. ❑ Select the Parental Lock menu, then enter the following master password: 4357. The master password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password (page 34).

How to reset the TV to factory settings.

❑ Turn on the TV. While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER on the TV. Release the V button.

❑ Select OK on the Product Support option under Setup menu (page 38). WARNING: The reset will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting.

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Specifications

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Model KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000SystemTelevision system NTSC: American TV standard

ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSBQAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality)

Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135

Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel

Speaker output 10 W + 10 W

Input/Output jacksAntenna 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

VIDEO IN 1/2 S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN)(VIDEO 1 only): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative / C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohmsVIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negativeAUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation) / Impedance: 47 kilohms

COMPONENT IN 1/2 YPBPR (Component Video): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative / PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms / PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms / Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080iAUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation) / Impedance: 47 kilohms

HDMI IN 1/2 HDMI: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i / Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24bitsAUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation) / Impedance: 47 kilohms

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)

PCM 2.0 coaxial signal

AUDIO OUT (FIX) 500 mVrms (100% modulation) / More than 500 mVrms (Fixed)

PC IN D-sub 15-pin, analog RGB, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, positiveSee the PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 16.

PC AUDIO INPUT Stereo mini jack, 500 mVrms, 47 kilohms

Headphones Stereo mini jack / Impedance: 16 ohms

Power and othersPower requirement 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumptionin use 135 W 155 W 190 W 245 W

in standby All models less than 1 W

Screen size (inches measured diagonally)

26 31.5 (32 class) 37 40

Display resolution (horizontal × vertical)

1,366 dots × 768 lines

Speaker/Full range (2) 146 × 35 mm5 3/4 × 1

3/8 inches

Dimensions (W × H × D)with stand mm

(inches)675 × 511 × 242(26 5/8 × 20 1/8 × 9 5/8)

809 × 584 × 242(31 7/8 × 23 × 9 5/8)

931 × 656 × 279(36 3/8 × 25 7/8 × 11)

997 × 691 × 279(39 3/8 × 27 1/4 × 11)

without stand mm (inches)

675 × 466 × 97(26 5/8 × 18 3/8 × 3 7/8)

809 × 542 × 99(31 7/8 × 21 3/8 × 4)

931 × 609 × 110(36 3/8 × 24 × 4 3/8)

997 × 644 × 110(39 3/8 × 25 3/8 × 4 3/8)

wall-mount hole pattern (mm)

200 × 100 200 × 200 300 × 300 300 × 300

Masswith stand (kg/lb.) 12 kg / 27 lb. 16 kg / 36 lb. 20 kg / 44 lb. 24 kg / 53 lb.

without stand (kg/lb.) 10 kg / 22 lb. 14 kg / 31 lb. 17 kg / 38 lb. 21 kg / 47 lb.

Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD026 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / Cable holder (1 attached to the Table-Top Stand) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1) / Screws (3)

Optional accessories Headphones plug adapter / Connecting cables / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL100 (KDL-26M4000), SU-WL500 (KDL-32M4000, KDL-37M4000, and KDL-40M4000) / 75-ohm coaxial cable / HD15-HD15 cable / Support Belt Kit / Floor Stand: SU-FL71M (KDL-32M4000, KDL-37M4000, and KDL-40M4000)

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Index0-9 button 224:3 Default 32

AAdd Digital Channels 33Advanced Settings 30Alt. Audio/MTS 31AUDIO OUT jack, described 13Auto Program 18, 33Auto Sort Control 38Auto Wide 32

BBacklight 30, 31Balance 31Bass 31BRAVIA Theatre Sync 19Brightness 30

CCable 28, 33Cable holder 8CABLE/ANTENNA input, described 13Canadian Models 36CC button 22CH+/– button 24, 25Change Password 35Channel Block 35Clock/Timers 28, 38Closed Captions (CC) 28, 37Color 30Color Temp (Color Temperature) 30COMPONENT IN jack (1080i/720p/

480p/480i), described 13Control for HDMI 38

DDiagnostics 33DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (Coaxial),

described 13Digital Rating 34DISPLAY button 21

EEnglish Rating 36ENT button 22External Input Block 35External Inputs 28

FFavorites 28, 33FAVORITES button 24French Rating 36

GGUIDE button 22

HHDMI IN jack, described 13Headphone jack, described 12Hue 30

IInfo Banner 37Infrared Receiver (IR) 25Initial Setup 18INPUT button 24, 25Installing the TV on a wall 8, 9, 10, 11

JJUMP button 24

LLabel Channels 33Label Inputs 37Language 38Light Sensor

Described 25

MMenu

Channel 33Parental Lock 34Picture 30Screen 32Setup 37Shortcuts 28Sound 31

MENU button 22, 25Movie Rating 36MUTING button 22

PParental Lock 28, 34PC IN 13PC-PIP 29Phase 32Picture 30PICTURE button 21Picture Mode 30POWER button 22, 25POWER LED 25Product Support 38

RRating 34Remote Control 21, 22, 23, 24Reset 30, 31, 41RETURN button 22

SS VIDEO jack, described 13Select Country 35SERVICE ONLY 13Setting up channels 18Sharpness 30Show/Hide Channels 33Skip Inputs 37SLEEP button 21SOUND button 21Sound Mode 31Speakers 31STANDBY LED 25Steady Sound 31

TTHEATER button 21TIMER/PIC OFF LED 25TOOLS button 24Treble 31Troubleshooting 39, 40, 41Turning on/off the TV 22, 25TV Rating 36

UU.S.A. Rating 36Unrated 34Update Control for HDMI List 38US Models 36

VVertical Center 32Vertical Size 32VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks, described

12, 13VOL+/– button 22, 25

WWIDE button 23Wide Mode 28, 32

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Welcome to the World of BRAVIA®The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and SetupPicture Quality and Aspect Ratio

Getting Started1. Installing the TVHow to Carry the TVHow to Attach the Table-Top StandSecuring the TVBundling the Connecting CablesPreparation for Wall-MountingInstalling the Wall-Mount BracketWhen Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area

2. Locating Inputs and OutputsSide PanelRear Panel

3. Connecting the TVCable System and/or VHF/UHFHD Cable Box/HD Satellite BoxPCOther Equipment

4. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup

Exploring Fun FeaturesUsing BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with Control for HDMI

Remote Control and TV Controls/IndicatorsInserting BatteriesWhen Using the Remote ControlRemote ControlTV Controls/Indicators

Using TV MenusNavigating through TV MenusMenu DescriptionsUsing the Shortcuts MenuUsing the Picture MenuUsing the Sound MenuUsing the Screen MenuUsing the Channel MenuUsing the Parental LockUsing the Setup Menu

Other InformationTroubleshootingSpecificationsIndex